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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.29, 207.32 and 122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.29, 207.32 and 122.80 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.29 : 207.32 = 122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.29/207.32 = 122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.29x = 207.32 × 122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.29x = 25,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458.90/150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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